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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 173.46 and 57.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 173.46 and 57.85 is: 86.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 173.46 = 57.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/173.46 = 57.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 173.46 × 57.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 10,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034.66/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.77

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